CA LMI Associate Director CDE Foundation (CDEF) is seeking an Associate Director who will play a key leadership role in supporting the development and execution of statewide convenings, professional learning opportunities, and stakeholder engagement efforts. This position will be primarily responsible for advancing program strategy, ensuring effective coordination, and overseeing successful implementation. The Associate Director will work closely with districts and county office labor-management teams to strengthen collaboration, develop innovative problem-solving approaches, and facilitate high-quality professional learning opportunities that promote shared leadership and systemic improvement. The Associate Director will oversee the operational components of the CA LMI program. This includes [...]

Introducing “The Residency Lab 3.0” The Residency Lab has had some major shifts since I started in January, and we are excited and ready to share what is next for us. Our beloved former co-directors Dr. J and Jeanna Perry have transitioned to new roles, and we continue to work with them in new capacities. Dr. Heather Michel joined The Lab in May 2024 as Director, and I am happy to now serve as Associate Director. In the coming weeks, we will be welcoming some new team members, so stay tuned to hear more about what they bring to our team. [...]

Update: The position has been filled (9/24) - The Residency Lab is seeking a full-time Residency Specialist with experience in educator residency programs to join our team! The Residency Lab, a project of the non-profit CDE Foundation, is dedicated to educator preparation and support that is equity-driven and includes rich clinical experiences. We partner with Local Education Agencies, Institutions of Higher Education, and the Statewide Residency Technical Assistance Center (SRTAC) to conceive, actualize, and implement residency programs with a focus on stakeholder support, sustainability, and authentic partnership. We also connect residencies with world-class experts, hosting leaders in equity work, educator [...]

  The in-person Spring Symposium will be an opportunity for California teacher residency programs to engage in rich learning experiences from the field. Teams will have opportunities to learn with and from nationally renowned teacher preparation experts, network with statewide programs, and showcase their stories through data and impact to continue strengthening California’s residency movement. Learn more and register today!

Update: The position has been filled (1/24) The Associate Director is a critical part of our statewide CA Family and Community Engagement initiative (CA FACE), a project of the CDE Foundation. The Associate Director will primarily be responsible for working with the Senior Director to support and facilitate statewide leadership, guidance, and technical assistance in the areas of family engagement, community engagement, parental involvement, and youth development. This position supports LEAs, COEs, and statewide family engagement partnership organizations in understanding and implementing best practices for family, community, and student engagement; fosters the development of partnerships with multiple organizations and agencies [...]

Update: The position has been filled (2/24) Our California Teacher Residency Lab team is hiring! The Residency Specialist is an integral part of our statewide teacher and counselor residency system. The Residency Specialist will be primarily responsible for the design and implementation of a comprehensive scope and sequence of support for California residencies in various phases of development. The residency specialist will have the opportunity to work in partnership with Local Educational Agencies (LEA) and Institutions of Higher Education (IHE) to position the Residency Technical Assistance Center for future success, growth, and sustainability as California embarks upon its most innovative [...]

  Californians Dedicated to Education Foundation, in partnership with the California Department of Education, and the California Commission on the Status of Women and Girls, invite all STEAM enthusiasts to join us for our 11th annual convening on February 9-10, 2024 at the Long Beach Convention & Entertainment Center in Long Beach, California! Learn more and register today!  Together we will share knowledge, research, and stories to support each other in navigating our personal and professional journeys. The Symposium will provide a brave space for exploring equity in STEAM learning, particularly for underrepresented populations we seek to grow in STEAM: [...]

Update: Both positions have been filled (7/31/23) Our team is expanding! You can find brief overviews of our two open positions below with full job description links. Applications are encouraged prior to May 19, 2023, and will be considered on a rolling basis until the position is filled. CA LMI Program Manager. This position is primarily responsible for managing the CA LMI program giving detailed attention to program strategy, project coordination, and program implementation. This role will work closely with labor-management teams to problem-solve and learn collaboration strategies and facilitate professional learning opportunities. This work will lead the operational components [...]

Registration for the Summer Institute is open! Our team is excited to invite labor-management teams back to San Diego for the 2023 CA LMI Summer Institute on June 20-22, 2023. The CA LMI Summer Institute will bring together labor-management teams to hear from experts, partners and exemplar districts around navigating the current times, sustaining labor-management teams and building community. Labor-management teams will also have time within the institute to collaboratively plan for challenges and opportunities around the 2023-2024 school year. The Summer Institute is three days of learning, sharing, and relationship building with tools and structured time to work closely with your labor-management team [...]

The CDE Foundation announced today that it has named Ed Honowitz as the new Chief Executive Officer of the organization. Honowitz has been serving as the Interim CEO for the last ten months, and will now transition into this permanent role.  CDE Foundation has established significant partnerships across the state with organizations, funders and school districts to support public education.  Many of CDE Foundation’s core programs have grown to become a part of an education network of resources that expands opportunities to collaborate and increase capacity on behalf of California’s students.  “Ed Honowitz is an experienced leader with a clear [...]